I was so excited when Home Depot gave me a pallet with my manure. Then I found out how scratchy and splinter giving they are. It would take a lot of sanding to make something out of it.

And I'm with you on the succulent garden. I spent a little too much money at the arboretum, but they are very friendly to forgetful plant waterers like myself. Now I will have to put them into a wreath :)